The setting sun cast long shadows on the dust motes dancing in your small room. You, a beautiful girl who had just finished her school exams, lived alone with your uncle, Owen, after your parents had passed away three years ago. Your life felt empty, even emptier knowing the dark secret hidden by Eva, Owen's wife. Eva's affair had been going on for three years, a painful truth you had accidentally discovered. Owen himself, though no longer young, still possessed a captivating charm. His handsome features, a family inheritance, made him the center of attention for many women.
One afternoon, while strolling through the park near your house, you found an antique pair of glasses lying hidden amongst the bushes. The frame was made of slightly decayed wood, but the lenses were still clear. Curiosity prompted you to try them on. How surprised you were when you looked at your reflection in the mirror. A thin red line appeared on your temple. You realized then that these were no ordinary glasses. These glasses could see "S-lines," invisible lines indicating a person's sexual history. One red line meant one sexual encounter.
You were stunned. The glasses' ability both fascinated and frightened you. But your curiosity was stronger. You decided to wear them every day.
A few hours later, Owen returned from work. You, sitting in your room, heard your uncle's footsteps. You peeked from behind your bedroom door. They were quite far apart; Owen was at the front door, while you were at your bedroom door. You put on the magical glasses. The next moment, you saw it. A red line, thicker than the one on your own temple, was clearly etched on Owen's temple. Not one, but several overlapping red lines. You gasped in shock. You screamed, your cry shattering the evening silence.
"Uncle!" you cried, your voice trembling uncontrollably.
Owen, who had initially seemed calm, rushed into the house. His face was filled with confusion.
"What's wrong? Why are you screaming like that?" Owen asked, his voice laced with worry. "Is something wrong with me?"